How Many People Are Named Yahya?
Complete statistics for the name Yahya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yahya is a very rare name, with only 4,125 born in the US ever and 4,079 still living today. That makes it 1 in 80,904 Americans. Most Yahyas are young, with 95% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 6 traditionally represents nurturing, harmony, and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 4,125 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yahya Through the Generations
Yahya has seen a rise in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 378 new babies. Despite having been around for a while, the name remains quite rare, with only 4,125 born in the US ever. The gap between the all-time births and the current living count is significant, indicating a high mortality rate among older generations. The majority of those named Yahya are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This trend suggests a cultural shift towards embracing this name, possibly due to its modern, newer-generation appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yahya's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Yahya
How Many People Have the Name Yahya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,035 people in the United States currently share the name Yahya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 162,874 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yahya a Common or Rare Name?
Yahya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yahya in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yahya Most Popular?
The name Yahya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 378 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yahya?
Approximately 2,035 people named Yahya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,035. That works out to roughly 1 in 162,874 Americans.
Is Yahya a rare name?
Yahya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 162,874 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yahya mean?
The meaning and origin of Yahya are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yahya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yahya are male and 0% are female.
When was Yahya most popular?
Yahya peaked in 2024 with 378 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.